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$396+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai, China

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DTT — SHA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$997
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$396
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,308
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1311:42 amDTW - PVG
1 stop39h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/285:00 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$997
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/124:40 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/108:10 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops31h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,014
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/173:23 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/221:10 pmPVG - DTW
3 stops35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,031
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:10 pmDTW - PVG
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/510:50 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,051
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1811:45 amDTW - SHA
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2512:45 pmSHA - DTW
3 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,078
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1111:00 amDTW - PVG
Nonstop14h 45mDelta
Fri 5/93:45 pmPVG - DTW
Nonstop13h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:58 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops37h 22mQatar Airways
Wed 5/1412:35 amPVG - DTW
2 stops36h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,199
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Tue 4/155:40 amDTW - PVG
2 stops30h 55mANA
Tue 5/131:35 amPVG - DTW
2 stops25h 45mANA
Deal found 2/20$1,245
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/236:00 amDTW - SHA
2 stops41h 25mANA
Mon 3/31:40 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops36h 39mANA
Deal found 2/19$1,254
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:27 amDTW - PVG
2 stops24h 18mJapan Airlines
Wed 9/174:05 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops33h 57mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,275
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/138:30 amDTW - PVG
1 stop20h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 5/101:10 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop21h 02mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/19$1,309
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1011:14 amDTW - SHA
2 stops37h 06mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/151:20 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops43h 43mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/20$1,509

Find flights from Detroit to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Detroit

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/13

6:05 am-2:50 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/28

5:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$997

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

4:40 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/10

8:10 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,014

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/17

3:23 pm-10:15 am

2 stops30h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/22

1:10 pm-12:52 pm

3 stops35h 42m

$1,031

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/18

11:45 am-10:25 am

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/25

12:45 pm-10:56 am

3 stops34h 11m

$1,078

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/17

9:10 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/22

11:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,106

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/11

11:00 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

3:45 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,177

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/29

2:58 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/14

12:35 am-12:43 am

2 stops36h 08m

$1,199

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/15

5:40 am-12:35 am

2 stops30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/13

1:35 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,245

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

5:40 am-12:15 pm

2 stops42h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/8

1:35 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$1,302

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/13

8:30 am-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/10

1:10 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop21h 02m

$1,309

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Detroit to Shanghai to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai. On average, All airports has 2 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 5 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $997. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,014 and $1,106, respectively. American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Shanghai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $589. Japan Airlines flights start at $620 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $656 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Shanghai is generally $1,027, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $664. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay $831 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$418Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$993Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,184Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$1,607Average$1,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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